When people in North America meet __1__ the first time, they do not talk about things that are __2__. Some subjects are private（私人的）and it is not polite to ask people about them. People talk about their families, __3__ they do not talk about why they aren't married or why they don't have children.

　　The way you begin a conversation can be polite or __4__ too. Try not to interrupt a person who is reading or working. If something is very important and you must interrupt, you can say“__5__”.

　　When two people meet in public, one doesn't ask questions __6__ why the other person is there or what the other person is doing. These questions are not __7__ as friendly. They are probably seen as nosey（爱管闲事的）.

　　People ask each other about __8__ health, but it isn't polite to go into details. People often talk about their jobs, but they don't talk about their salaries. __9__ topics include the weather, sports, and holidays. Topics to avoid（避免）are politics, __10__ and religion.

1. A. with   B. for   C. cross   D. into

2. A. bad   B. good   C. interesting   D. personal

3. A. and   B. then   C. but   D. later

4. A. kind   B. impolite   C. silly   D. boring

5. A. Sorry   B. Excuse me   C. Pardon  D. Hello

6. A. about   B. on   C. for   D. of

7. A. look   B. believe   C. seen   D. see

8. A. his   B. their   C. him   D. them

9. A. Safe   B. Unsafe   C. Terrible   D. Interesting

10. A. marriage   B. salaries   C. age   D. personal details

 

 

Microblog is used by more and more people in China. Do you know what it is?

Micorblog makes the people around the world know each other better. It helps people to find the information that they need more easily, also to get some information about the world they did not know before.

Many famous people are using microblog now, including singers, TV hosts and artists. The first day of Chinese New Year in 2013, people on Sina Microblog sent 9,873 microblogs to wish somebody a Happy New Year. Yao Chen, a movie star, became the queen of microblog because her microblog had over 1.3 million followers; Li Yuchun sent a microblog and got 11,760 comments (评论) within 24 hours; Cai Kangyong, who is a famous TV host and famous writer in Taiwan, had 15,143 followers within 24 hours.

Why is microblog so popular? The most important reason is that it is easy. People need not use too much time to write the articles to express their feelings. They can write at most 140 words, and then send them through computers or mobile phones onto the microblog. As soon as they send it out, their fans will know. They can send it out anytime, anywhere.

Many of my friends use microblogs to share things with others. They can talk about what they see, hear and think in a sentence or a photo. Also, they can follow their friends’ or their favorite stars’. They can even join in any discussion of anything. Microblog is a hit now! Have you microblogged today?  264

1.According to the passage, ______.

A. microblog can make people know each other better

B. you can write as many words as you like in microblog

C. microblog is not very popular in China

D. microblog is only used by people under 18

2.Microblog is very popular. The most important reason is that _____.

A. many famous people are using it now

B. it is easy, quick and very useful

C. people can share their photos with others   

D. people can join in any discussion

3.The word “hit” in the 5^th paragraph means _____.

A. important information and comments

B. somebody interesting and helpful

C. something popular and successful

D. famous people and movie stars

 

 

Microblog(微博) is used by more and more people in China. Do you know what it is?

　　Micorblog makes the people around the world to know each other better. It helps people to find the information that they need more easily, also to get some information about the world they did not know before.

　　Many famous people are using microblog now, including singers, TV hosts and artists. The first day of Chinese New Year in 2010，people on Sina Microblog sent 9873 microblogs to wish somebody a Happy New Year. Yao Chen became the queen(王后) of microblog because her microblog has over 1.3 million followers; Li Yuchun sent a microblog and got 11760 comments(评论) within 24 hours; Cai Kangyong, who is a famous TV host and famous writer in Taiwan, has 15143 more followers within 24 hours.

　　Why is microblog so popular? The most important reason is that it is convenient(方便的). People need not use too much time to write the articles to express(表达) their feeling. They can write at most 140 words, and then send it through computers or mobile phones onto the microblog. As soon as they send it, their followers will know. They can use it anytime, anywhere.

　　Many of my friends use microblog to share things with others. They can talk about what they see, hear and think in a sentence or a photo. Also, they can follow their friends’ or their favorite stars’ microblogs. They can even join in any discussion of anything. Microblog is very hit now!

　　Have you microblog today?

1.According to the passage, ________________.

A. microblog can make people around the world to know each other better

B. you can write as many words as you like in your microblog

C. microblog is not very popular in China

D. microblog is only used by people under 18

2.Yao Chen became the queen of microblog because _______________.

A. she sent a microblog and got 11760 comments

B. she is a famous actress in China

C. her blog has over 1.3 million followers

D. she has 15143 more followers within 24 hours

3. Microblog is very popular. The most important reason is that ____________________.

A. many famous people are using it now             　　

B. it is convenient

C. people can share their photos with others                      

D. people can join in any discussion

4.What can we do on the microblog?

A. We can join in any discussion of anything. 

B. We can only get some information about the world we had known before.

C. We can write at least 140 words, and then send it through computers onto the microblog.

D. We can get answers to any of our questions.

5.We can probably find this article in _______________.

A. a children’s story book                           B. a clothing magazine

C. a newspaper                                     D. an exercise book

 

完型填空

　　A strange thing happens to nearly everybody at night. They ___1___ the lights, pull up the covers and close their eyes. After they sleep for six or seven ___2___, they wake up again. It sounds very strange, doesn't it?

　　Sleep puzzles（使……困惑）science all the time. ___3___and doctors would like to talk about why one can't fall asleep. They are not so sure ___4___ causes sleep.

　　You will sleep the best both ___5___ you are in good health and when you don't eat too much or too little. No worries and a comfortable place to sleep are ___6___, too. They advise against two in one bed.

　　Strange things ___7___ during sleep. For example, you often move during your sleep. You would feel ___8___ if you didn't move. You also ___9___ Part of your brain（大脑）is still ___10___ when you dream.

　　Don't worry if you dream. Some stories and poems were finished while their writers were dreaming.

(1) A．turn on	B．turn off	C．turn up
(2) A．seconds	B．hours	C．days
(3) A．Scientists	B．Nurses	C．Artists
(4) A．why	B．how	C．what
(5) A．after	B．when	C．before
(6) A．pleased	B．possible	C．important
(7) A．happen	B．happens	C．happened
(8) A．hungry	B．tired	C．relaxed
(9) A．sleep	B．wake up	C．dream
(10) A．busy	B．asleep	C．awake